Hoda Kotb’s Absence From ‘Today’ Show Raises Eyebrows
Hoda Kotb’s Absence From ‘Today’ Show Raises EyebrowsSuushmmita SenTue, March 31, 2026 at 11:49 AM UTC
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Hoda Kotb’s absence on the “Today” show after recording Savannah Guthrie’s episode has caught attention. The senior TV host came back on the set in place of Nancy Guthrie’s daughter after the 84-year-old went missing. While Kotb has reportedly been present on the show every day, her absence on the March 30 episode raised eyebrows. Furthermore, the topic was not addressed during the broadcast.
Hoda Kotb’s absence on the ‘Today’ show was not addressed
Hoda Kotb’s absence on the “Today” show was reportedly not acknowledged in the latest episode. On the March 30 broadcast, the Saturday host, Laura Jarrett, accompanied Craig Melvin. Meanwhile, Kotb allegedly ended her time on the set, where she was filling in for Savannah Guthrie.
Moreover, Kotb’s absence was not addressed when Melvin welcomed Jarret on the morning show. “A very good morning to you. Thank you for starting your Monday with us. Thank you for starting your week with us as well. Laura Jarrett in for Savannah – who is back a week today,” he said.
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While it raised eyebrows, Hello! Magazine mentioned that Kotb had “prior commitments.” Earlier, she came back to help with the broadcast, and Savannah, while the latter has been dealing with a tough time. Reportedly, Kotb had to balance her work and personal commitments. For those unversed, she runs her own wellness brand, Joy 101. Additionally, she is the mother of two daughters, Haley, 9, and Hope, 6.
Although her absence was not addressed on the Monday episode, Kotb was praised on Friday’s broadcast. Melvin and Jenna Bush Hager thanked the senior journalist for coming to their rescue for the last couple of months.
Furthermore, the 61-year-old also made headlines for interviewing Savannah. The latter opened up about her mother’s disappearance, which has reportedly been suspected as a kidnapping case. In the three-part interview, she told Kotb why she assumed that Nancy was allegedly taken because of Savannah’s celebrity status.
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Source: “AOL Entertainment”
